Linde has successfully built more than 15 hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) for buses worldwide. Thanks to our new modularization concept, our solutions can be efficiently scaled up and out to keep pace with rising demand. Highlights include the highest levels of reliability and availability, great performance, optimized TCO and benchmark safety – at all times. Thanks to our technology, hydrogen-based bus depots already support economically viable back-to-base business cases. Our IC 50-P compressor, for example, enables infrastructure costs of just €1 / kg of H2 dispensed based on a utilization level of 80% (excluding the cost of the gas).
Looking beyond the cost benefits, hydrogen-powered buses offer a host of additional advantages over battery electric buses, including range, speed of fueling, elimination of heavy batteries and resulting increasing in passenger seating, and more stable performance in fluctuating temperatures.
We are paving the way for efficient and more sustainable truck refueling with our high-capacity refueling technologies, supporting both gaseous (GH2) and liquid (LH2) refueling modes. Together with our partners, we are delivering groundbreaking milestones for standardized fueling protocols and already working on the next generation of hydrogen refueling technologies for heavy-duty vehicles powered by fuel cells. In collaboration with Daimler Truck AG, one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles, we are developing a liquid-to-liquid fueling technology based on subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) for higher on-board capacity, greater range, faster refueling and superior energy efficiency. The first demo station showcasing this game-changing technology is set to open its doors in 2023.
Our refueling solutions perfectly match the needs of public network station operators. Small footprints enable hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) to be easily integrated into existing gas stations. Thanks to our proven safety record and the low noise emissions of our stations, these refueling solutions can and have already been successfully deployed in densely populated residential areas. Standout features of our HRS designs include the low level of energy required to power the station. And having already built more than five such stations, we are leading the way for both 700- and 350-bar refueling, thus delivering the highest flexibility for today’s operators.
Hydrogen and fuel-cell technology are also gaining traction across a growing number of more specialized applications including trains and forklift trucks. Here too, customers are benefitting from our best-in-class engineering skills for high-capacity, high-complexity refueling solutions. Building on our wider H2 value chain, we deliver HRS solutions that are a perfect match for all sorts of special and new applications. What’s next in the pipeline you might be wondering? Marine and aviation.
Decarbonization journey gathers momentum
In the race to decarbonize public transport and mobility in general, hydrogen is emerging as an increasingly promising option – for a variety of reasons. Hydrogen-powered mobility combines zero tailpipe emissions with long ranges, rapid and quiet refueling, robustness to climatic variations, ease of scalability, sourcing flexibility and freedom from the constraints of grid electricity.
Here at Linde, we firmly believe that hydrogen (H₂) is the fuel of choice for urban and longer-distance transport as it combines sustainability with the efficiency needed for the best possible user experience.
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We deliver end-to-end, fully integrated H2 refueling stations to meet growing demand for zero-emissions mobility. All of our refueling technologies offer leading performance – both in terms of capacity and energy efficiency over the broadest inlet pressure range available on the market. Highlights include the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO), enabled by low operating costs combined with complementary services such as preventive maintenance, express spare part deliveries, remote troubleshooting and ongoing support.